Jason Brandeis, J.D.

Education

J.D., Vermont School of Law, 2001

Biography

Jason Brandeis is an associate professor in the Justice Center. He teaches courses
on the American legal system, constitutional law, and civil liberties. His research
and publications focus on the history and development of marijuana law, policy, and
regulation in Alaska. Prior to joining the UAA faculty, Prof. Brandeis worked as the
staff attorney for the American Civil Liberties Union of Alaska where he represented
clients in constitutional litigation at all levels of the state and federal court
systems, including the United States Supreme Court. He also worked as an associate
attorney for the State of Alaska Public Office Commission where he advised the agency
and the Attorney General’s office on political campaign finance and disclosure laws.
Prof. Brandeis currently maintains a private law practice and is of counsel with the
law firm Birch Horton Bittner & Cherot. His law practice focuses on constitutional
issues and advising businesses and government entities on regulation of the marijuana
industry.